Earth, Water, Fire and Air

Earth, Water, Fire and Air: Playful Explorations in the Four Elements by Walter Kraul; Translated by Donald Maclean

This book encourages children's interest in the natural world, showing a broad range of activities, games and toys to make that involve one of the four elements: earth, water, fire or air. The projects also introduce children to basic scientific principles -- such as gravity, momentum and light refraction -- in fun and creative ways.

Full instructions and diagrams are provided for making projects such as a waterwheel, paddle-steamer, propeller plane, parachute, windmill, simple pendulum clock, spinning tops, hot-air balloon and much more. Some are simple enough for a six-year-old, others are challenging enough for a twelve-year-old to enjoy.

This new edition includes updated colour photographs and diagrams as well as a handful of new activities for all children to enjoy.

Publication Date: 23 Sep 2010
Format: paperback Extent: 104 pages
Size: 229 x 210 mm
ISBN: 9780863157684
Publisher: Floris Books
Illustrations: colour illustrations
Age Range: From 6 to 12 years
Edition: 3rd edition